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22 Mar 2025

Full-Time Supply Chain Planner – Pick n Pay Careers

Pick n Pay – Posted by Joblink24 –  Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Pick n Pay Careers  – Supply Chain Planner

Pick n Pay is looking for a Supply Chain Planner to ensure efficient stock flow through the value chain, optimizing sales growth, availability, waste reduction, working capital, and distribution costs. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to align strategies and translate them into accurate forecasts, sales plans, and vendor orders.

Minimum Requirements

  • BCom in Logistics, Quantitative Analytics, Operational Research, Industrial Engineering, or Applied Mathematics
  • Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, and Access is an advantage
  • 2 years of experience in retail, supply chain, or planning, or at least 1 year of Pick n Pay-specific experience

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in data management
  • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing business needs
  • Strong business insights and understanding of environmental trends

Responsibilities

Sales Planning and Forecasting

  • Develop weekly sales plans for assigned categories, considering promotions, seasonal trends, and external factors
  • Utilize historical data and sales trends to identify growth opportunities
  • Align category forecasts with overall business sales strategies
  • Plan for promotional activities and new product launches
  • Adjust forecasts based on store-specific trends, revamps, and new store openings

Operational Execution

  • Ensure system forecasts align with category sales plans
  • Set accurate replenishment parameters to optimize stock levels
  • Monitor and adjust in-week sales forecasts to reflect demand
  • Manage ordering processes, ensuring efficient distribution center stock levels
  • Address and resolve availability, waste, and profitability issues

Performance Monitoring and Adjustments

  • Track sales, waste, and availability KPIs to ensure accurate execution of sales plans
  • Identify and address operational risks related to stock levels and forecasting
  • Analyze returns and implement solutions to minimize waste and losses
  • Provide input on promotional and pricing strategies to maximize category profitability
  • Collaborate with vendors and logistics teams to drive efficiency in the supply chain

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work closely with commercial teams to align sales forecasts with business strategies
  • Communicate sales plans to divisional teams and ensure accurate volume planning
  • Engage with vendors to improve supply chain efficiency and strike rate performance
  • Collaborate with store execution teams to address specific store challenges

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